Kid friendly American pasta side dishes recipes

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Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Smoked Gouda Mac and Cheese

Everyone will thank you for this one make double if you have big eaters this has never failed me .... This is a very heavy, creamy filling side…

dp
Dec 2009
Professional
4 votes
24153 views
Super Easy Macaroni Salad

Super Easy Macaroni Salad

This is one of my kids' favorite dishes. It is super easy to make and quick. I often take it for pot lucks at church and it has become a favorite…

Madi Moreno de Arjona
Aug 2011
Intermediate
2 votes
3619 views
Couscous Salad with Black Beans, Mushrooms and Corn

Couscous Salad with Black Beans, Mushrooms and Corn

This recipe sounds a little odd, but it tastes great. We served it under a simple broiled salmon with…

Nancy Miyasaki
Jul 2010
Intermediate
2 votes
5473 views
Low Fat Noodle Pudding Casserole You’ll Love for Hanukkah or Anytime

Low Fat Noodle Pudding Casserole You’ll Love for Hanukkah or Anytime

delicious. If you celebrate Hanukkah it’s a wonderful side dish casserole.…

Skinny Kitchen with Nancy Fox
Dec 2011
Professional
2 votes
4142 views
Creamy Noodles & Peas

Creamy Noodles & Peas

This is a quick and easy side dish that makes peas yummy to eat and is the result of experimenting on a cool fall evening 25 years ago.

JoyG
Oct 2011
Professional
1 vote
1735 views
Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

Best Ever Macaroni and Cheese

A family favorite that I've been making for 15 years.

Beth Roan
Apr 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
2785 views
Amazing Thai Style Penne Rigate

Amazing Thai Style Penne Rigate

Flavor times 110. This recipe complements my Thai Grilled Chicken recipe below. Lemongrass and coconut milk really makes this pasta POP! Great…

Smokinhotchef
Apr 2012
Advanced
1 vote
3159 views
Jen’s homemade macroni and cheese

Jen’s homemade macroni and cheese

This recipe comes from my daughter in law Jen. It is truly delicious this way. Makes me not want to use box…

Candice Goodyear
Nov 2013
Intermediate
1 vote
1634 views
Sweet Potato Bourbon Noodle Kugel

Sweet Potato Bourbon Noodle Kugel

Kugel is a baked dish served in Jewish homes. It can be sweet or savory, and is normally based on either…

Farrell May Podgorsek
Dec 2013
Advanced
1 vote
4901 views
PASTA PIZZAZ WITH ZUCCHINI

PASTA PIZZAZ WITH ZUCCHINI

"ROTINI OR BOW TIE PASTA TOSSED WITH SAUTEED ONIONS, GARLIC, ZUCCHINI, MUSHROOMS AND FRESH TOMATO" ALSO, ADDED A TOMATO SAUCE RECIPE TO BE ADDED IF…

Lillie Ann Passwaiter
Aug 2018
Intermediate
1 vote
951 views
Lightened up mac n' cheese

Lightened up mac n' cheese

This recipe is from the Sept. 2011 Cooking Light magazine and is the best light recipe I have ever tasted. I use rice flour macaroni in an effort to…

Kristy Brazelton
Jan 2012
Intermediate
1 vote
1977 views
Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

Bacon Mac (Macaroni & Cheese with Bacon)

It's hard to improve on an American classic, but I think this recipe based on Cooking Light Magazine (9/09)…

Salad Foodie
Oct 2016
Professional
1 vote
1718 views
Broccoli Pasta Slaw

Broccoli Pasta Slaw

A nice sweet slaw with broccoli slaw instead of the traditional slaw. A hit with the kids!

Tanya Noyes
Sep 2010
Intermediate
1 vote
1639 views
Baked Spaghetti Loaf

Baked Spaghetti Loaf

A new way to make spaghetti that is cheesy and baked....

Bizzy
Jun 2011
Intermediate
1 vote
4867 views